If the cannabis industry wants to truly normalize cannabis use in American culture, it's time to start shaping public perception through entertainment, not just policy. For decades...

On January 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect. The CTA requires a host of both domestic and foreign entities to disclose their beneficial ownership...

As lawyers, we spend a lot of time fielding good, bad, weird, interesting, deep, superficial, and all types of other questions from people. We're generally expected to be oracle-level wizards...

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a pivotal case that could reshape the vaping landscape.

A couple of months ago, my colleague Vince Sliwoski wrote Oregon Cannabis Dispensary Sales: What We Are Seeing on Valuation, which focused on the ...

Every so often, clients or potential clients inquire about the essential legal considerations for operating successfully in a foreign country.

When working with Chinese manufacturers or other counterparties, foreign companies often ask our China business lawyers whether they can amend an existing contract instead of signing a new one.

A recent headline-grabbing incident involving a French scientist denied entry into the U.S. has reignited concern over how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exercises its authority at the border.

On May 22, the states of Nebraska, Indiana, and Louisiana filed a Petition for Review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (“DC Circuit”) challenging the Acting Attorney General’s...

Have you ever made a major business or life decision based on advice from a friend, a blog, or a DIY guide, only to find out later that it was flawed?

For many cannabis brands, licensing their trademarks can be a savvy business move (for more information on cannabis trademarks generally, check out our webinar...

We regularly help foreign-based businesses access U.S. customers by establishing a local presence. At the state level, the first step is choosing a state of incorporation, or registration.

U.S. Customs compliance is no longer just a box to check—it's one of the biggest operational risks importers face today.

Imagine you want to register "Big Dork" as a trademark in China, only to have it rejected because someone else already owns "Big Work." Absurd? Welcome to the peculiar world of Chinese trademark law...

California cannabis operators face critical decisions about license structure following federal rescheduling, as the distinction between medical and adult-use designations now carries significant tax and compliance implications. New DCC regulations allow businesses to convert or split A/M licenses outside the annual renewal cycle, but success depends on supply-chain alignment, operational readiness, and genuine medical activity. Understanding when to restructure—and when to wait—requires careful

As the number of global transactions continues to grow, the international litigators at my law firm have seen a rise in inquiries relating to litigation...

International contract manufacturing exposes companies to defective goods, stolen intellectual property, and payment disputes. Most disasters begin before production when buyers choose the wrong partner, disclose valuable information prematurely, or rely on inadequate agreements that fail to address quality standards, compliance requirements, and enforceable remedies.

We got a new FDA cannabis enforcement memo on Wednesday, April 1, regarding "hemp-derived CBD research in medical research models."

The phrase "sincere religious belief" has long been central to how the government determines whether a religious organization is entitled to certain protections.

Last summer, we reported on the trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Veritas Fine Cannabis ("VFC") against Veritas Farms here and here.